Audio Systems: Car CD Player, car cd player, operator errors


Question
I have a mini CD stuck in my 2002 Ford Explorer's in-dash 5 disk CD player.  Is there anyway to get it out along with the others that are in there as well?  It just says error when trying to eject any of them.  The dealer says for $400 they would have to tear apart the dash the retrieve them.  Any advise would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!  

Answer
Yuk..

Were you were not supposed to use mini cd's in it in the 1st place?
If so, the only way for Ford to help prevent operator errors is to charge them lots of money, because the customer obviously did not read [and/or adhere to] the manual.
If it IS intended to play mini CD's...  why is it stuck and why are they wanting to charge you to remove it. :S

On a lighter note, you could take it to a local professional mobile installer/repairer. You may get the cd out for only 50-100 dollars worth of pain.

If it has a recessed reset button on it... depress it.

Another thought:
*You can buy a brand new in-dash SINGLE disk cd player that plays mp3 and reads CD-R cd's (up to 256 tunes per cd!)... with mounting kit and wiring harness adaptor (no need to cut vehicle wires) at walmart for under 100.00. You cant come close to that amount of listening time with normal cd's [even using 5 of them].

Jm